Manuel L. Quezon III
@mlq3
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I write on politics, history, culture; also a speechwriter. All my stuff is at https://t.co/tzvJM7XpLX
Makati City
Joined April 2007
"Out from some timeless wintry fog shambled the hairy old beast - history - big with memories." --Simon Schama, on Churchill's funeral.
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My column today looks at case study: when private sector people enter the public sector and can't cope.
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One wonders if that is a good or a bad thing.
After Cardinal Pablo David’s fiery speech calling on Bongbong Marcos to finish the job and ensure true accountability for those involved in the flood control scandal, I can see him becoming the next Cardinal Sin. Yes, the next Cardinal Sin. He’s not there yet. But he is on his
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I think it's kind of depressing that the very top selling Real Time Strategy games of all time are still Age of Empires 2 (1999) and StarCraft (1998). Has there been no huge improvements in real time strategy in 26 years?
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He was lucky to get off with just a suspension. Under Art VI, Sec 16.3 of the Constitution, with a 2/3 vote, the House can "suspend OR EXPEL a Member." The same 249 votes that imposed a 60 day suspension could just as easily have resulted in his expulsion.
CONSEQUENCES CATCH UP TO KIKO BARZAGA The House of Representatives has voted 249-5-11 to enforce a 60-day suspension for Rep. Kiko Barzaga (Cavite), finding him guilty of disorderly behavior over his "offensive" and "malicious" social media posts. This came after the House
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The ‘Race Against Time’ to Save Music Legends’ Decaying Tapes https://t.co/mYzOh3nMDq via @NYTimes
nytimes.com
New problems are plaguing old reels, putting decades of history at risk. One man, armed with hair dryers and a love of tinkering, is leading the charge to rescue them.
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Absolutely fascinating reading on the background to China's possibly reviving its (never-abandoned) claim to Okinawa.
https://t.co/XY8qe7uRY7 I think China may have just quietly reopened the Okinawa question-and this could reshape Asia's balance of power in ways few people are ready for. Although China usually keeps a low profile on Okinawa, several recent statements by Takaichi- including her
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Akbayan's margin (in terms of brgys won first place) is more than 1,000‼️in Metro Manila (which has 1,700+ brgys). Super cool🗺️
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The father who posted the video says: If it weren't for the security camera, I wouldn't have believed what happened. https://t.co/0RaVoqpsC7
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Exactly one year ago, Nov. 30 2024, was when Chiz Escudero was caught on CCTV entering the House of Representatives. It was to visit Zaldy Co kahit holiday. Even he admits in his videos na silang dalawa lang ni Chiz nag ayos nung “Most Corrupt 2025 Budget.” 🧀🥂👊
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RIP the legendary Tom Stoppard. Among his more famous achievements, he radically rewrote Indiana Jones And The Last Crusade (under the pen-name Barry Watson), adding most of the thrilling beats and hilarious gags. One of my favourites: the cut to Brody, after being hyped up as
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BSP still pushing for zero electronic fund transfer fees https://t.co/360OmWw3ZY via @gmanews
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The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) on Monday said it is still pushing to remove electronic fund transfer fees, at least for small transactions, as it seeks to maximize the country’s payment system.
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This Swan was shot in the head in Thatcham, Berkshire, whilst she sat on her nest. She had surgery to remove the shot from her skull and fully recovered. All the while her mate waited for her. This is the moment that they were reunited. ❤️ 🦢 🎦 Credit: Swan Support.
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It’s complicated. If INC demanded new BIR commissioner but change was cheered by startups whod fled Makati for Marikina because BIR’d to death and SMEs extorted also cheered, but old commissioner had delivered good revenues, how does it all square?
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My column today is on a conclusion an increasing number of people seem to be reaching, with mixed despair and resignation.
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Is it money laundering, hiding in plain sight? #ThoughtLeaders
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Is it money laundering, hiding in plain sight?
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WATCH: The Explainer: Portable Wealth (or money laundering, hiding in plain sight)
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This haunting picture is of a dog named Laika. In 1957 she was launched into space by a Russian led team that had no plans for her to ever return. Sadly, she was chosen because of her friendly, and docile demeanor.
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